I am 27 years old with no college education,my husband tells me I am too late?

Question

to do anything for my future,should I believe him?

PS: I had to break drop out of college coz of my baby

I would like to go back to college someday,and study,but he says at my age i will never find work,since everyone wants to hire someone with work experience

He is 55 and i am afraid he is not getting any younger

Answer 1

Go back to college - it is not too late. You will be glad you did. You will find job.

Answer 2

It's never too late. It might be more difficult, yes - but not "too late". Yes, everyone wants to hire someone with "work experience", it doesn't matter how old you are; it holds trule for when you're looking for a job at 18 as well as at 38. You always have to "break into" the job market once you finish school, there's no way around it no matter what age you are. When I graduated, I did an 8-month internship which helped me tremendously to get a taste of what it was like to be working in the field. I got a full-time job shortly after that, and have been with the same company for 6 years now, taking a 1-year break to travel, freelance and enjoy life.

There's no question that it would have been much more difficult to accomplish if I had children. But many people in my class were older people with families and kids (I went to a community college). In my school, the average student age was 32. Look into some programs in your local community colleges; it is usually easier to start there, and at least get all the 2-year requirements out of the way. "Too late" is a bunch of cr*p.

Answer 3

Frankly your husband is not being emotionally supportive and far too pessimistic. I do not know your educational background, your study habits, or whether or not you are a diligent proactive student; but, if you truly are intent on pursuing a higher education you should focus on that and drown out the noise around you. This may sound easier than it is done, but please remember this, you are NEVER too late to learn, improve, and grow as a human being.

IMO the day you stop learning, improving and growing (emotionally moreso than physically) is when you are close to dying. With that in mind, don't worry about your husbands opinions about you and your desire to pursue an education.

A few things I'd recommend to you is to:
1) research on-line degree programs you are interested in, if you don't have a home computer try the public library,
2) visit a large bookstore like Borders and research a few of the more prominent going to college guides to learn more about requirements and university stats
3) physically visit a community college (useful option IF you want to transfer and/or obtain a certificate) and try to make an appointment to speak with an academic advisor. Note: often this is drop in, but come early and if during the early part of the semester be prepared for lines/waiting, so bring books to read. More importantly, come prepared to really talk w/the advisor, by this I mean do you research in -advance- this will help you maximize your time with the advisor and help you hone in on what is needed such as:
- required testing, forms, deadlines, financial aid etc.
- general education (GE) courses,
- max. transferrable units
- various programs available for day, evening and weekends.

Also assuming you have a high school diploma or a GED you will probably still need to take the SAT. This is partly a standardized test that is needed to gain admission to universities, it does not accurately reflect your ability to do well in college, but it is something the universities use to rank and sort applicants with. With this in mind, do your best, there are plenty of study guides, self-help and the like, but it helps to dedicate concentrated studying to improve your score. Don't be easily disheartened b/c ALL good things worth keeping are worth fighting for IMO.

Some of the best students I ever met in undergrad and grad school were single parents, juggling school, a child or children, and a job to put food on the table. Adversity really helps make us stronger so don't let anyone tell you are too old and no one will hire you. The time you spend in undergrad will open your eyes to new worlds and offer many networking and internship opportunities. Have faith you will find your path and eventually find a reasonably paying job.

Lastly, let us know how things progress if you are interested in specific schools. Good luck and go for it!

Answer 4

Not true at all. Average age in US colleges is around 35 or so. Many older people are returning to school for whatever reason. Companies are hiring more and more over 50 for their work ethics and responsibility. And you got a long way to go to reach 50. So you can tell your husband that youve only just begun and the possibilities are endless out there so dream big and go for it. Show him you can and will do it. Just start back where you left off in school. Do it for your baby and you, if nothing else. Good luck

Answer 5

NO! It is never to late and shame on him for telling you it is!! I just completed my studies for my degree and I am 36 with a 12 and 16 yr old! My 16 yr old also is a special needs child. He has cerebral palsy, seizures, ADHD, and is Autistic. If I can do it you can. Even if you take a couple classes a quarter, do classes online do something! Your NEVER NEVER NEVER to old to learn. Again shame on your husband for saying that you are if he really was looking out for you he would be supportive of you going back to school. It almost sounds like to me he wants to under mind you going back fearing something else. Look at the options to you and then sit down and talk them over. Either way like I said do SOMETHING. FYI also when I completed my studies I landed a GREAT job as an IT manager making more money than I have in my life and I am completely happy in my career for the first time in my life. So go for it and do what will make you happy! OK I am done on my soapbox good luck and God Bless!

Answer 6

Your husband is an idiot for not being more supportive. Sweety my husband is in college as we speak and guess how old he is? 27!!!! LOL! I'm 22 and dropped out as well, but as soon as my baby is big enough, and my husband is done with his education, I'm starting mine again. It's not the easiest thing in the world, or the most fun either. But if you're really serious about it, and you have the right amount of support, you'll get by with no major problems at all. For more inspiration, read "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson. Truely and amazing story. Good luck with the schooling mama!

Answer 7

You are not too late. Your husband should be supporting you and wanting to further yourself. I am also 27 and in my third semester in college and getting a 4.0 and I work and have two kids. If I can do it so can you... I say go for it. An education is a very important thing to have now days, without it your future may be limited. It will be so worth it in the end.

Answer 8

It is never too late for anybody to do anything. maturity and self confidence will see you through. If you start slow and put no pressure on yourself, it should be easy to get back into studying. It is an investment in your future. What if your husband got hurt or sick??? The education will help you take over and provide while he cannot. And you do not need his permission to better yourself-----he just may not want to watch the kids while you study----it is his duty to do his share for you too. Now get started and good luck. Oh, the extra money will always come in handy later in life--remind him of that.

Answer 9

It isn't too late for you. I am 38 and I just got my third college degree last year. When I was going to school the ages of the other students ranged from eighteen to sixty. As for experience, you get that when you are going to school, you do a practicum where you volunteer or get paid to work. You do that three different semesters and it gives you the experience you need. If you know what it is that you want to do you can start to volunteer now for experience even if it's one day a week. He doesn't want you to go to school because then you won't be completely dependent on him. Or he is scared of losing you. It is never too late to follow your dreams.

Answer 10

I am 27 and I just enrolled at the Art Institute Online the branch of the Pittsburgh school for Residential Planning. Do it grrl! You can take an online course. I dropped out of college when I was 21...I see no reason for anyone of any age to not get the education they deserve!!

Answer 11

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